Woldingham School
Woldingham School
Org 1: HMC
Org 2: GSA
Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey CR3 7YA
Telephone: 01883 654206
Open events: Details of Open mornings and Information mornings can be found on the school's website
Age Range: Senior to 18
Day or Boarding: Day, Weekly Boarding, Full Boarding, Flexi/Occasional Boarding
Gender: Girls
Exams offered: A Level, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), GCSE, IGCSE
Scholarships Tick: Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport
Scholarships Other Types: Performing Arts, Science
Bursaries and discounts: New entrant bursary, Existing pupil bursary/hardship award, Local resident bursary, HM forces discount, Sibling discount
Scholarships and bursaries – further details
Woldingham offers the following scholarships:
11+: Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Sport
13+: Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Performing Arts and Sport
16+: Academic, Science, Art, Drama, Music, Performing Arts and Sport
For further information, please contact: Registrar, Woldingham School, Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey CR3 7YA. Email: registrar@woldinghamschool.co.uk Tel: 01883 654206
A leading day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18 set in extensive grounds in beautiful Surrey countryside, Woldingham develops courageous, confident and compassionate young women through our empowered learning approach and values-driven ethos.
With Woldingham station adjoining the school grounds, central London is just 30 minutes by train and the school is easily accessible for families in Surrey, Kent and Sussex.
The stunning mansion at the heart of the school sits alongside purpose-built Science labs, Humanities and Language hubs, studios for Art, Drama and Music, a professional standard auditorium seating 630, a wellbeing hub and a state-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre, which includes a lecture theatre, collaboration room and a café. As well as excellent outdoor sports facilities, we have a tennis dome for year-round play, an indoor swimming pool, gym, dance studio, and our multipurpose sports hall hosts indoor cricket nets and Astroturf rollout pitches.
Empowered learning is our student-centred, teacher-led approach that aims to: inspire students to love their subjects; create independent learners; and cater for the needs of each individual student. Girls achieve outstanding GCSE and A level results. In 2026, half of A level grades awarded were A*/A, with more than 80% A*–B. At GCSE, over 60% of grades were at 9–7, with students achieving an overall average of more than half a grade higher than predicted. Students leave Woldingham as confident, resilient, independent lifelong learners.
From September 2027, Woldingham will offer students the choice of three different pathways for their Sixth Form journey: A levels, the Woldingham Business Diploma or our Elite Performance pathway for talented sportswomen and performing artists. Each pathway will provide an individualised, academically robust foundation for future success, leading to top universities, apprenticeships, the workplace and more, opening doors to exciting careers.
Students choose from a wide range of academic enrichment opportunities, including a vibrant talks series, bespoke leadership and coaching courses and real-life business projects. Alongside dynamic programmes for our academic and co-curricular scholars, we have an exceptional programme of sport, performing arts, clubs and societies, which enables all our students to develop a comprehensive range of skills, expertise and interests. From Book Club to ballet, Glee Club to golf, History Society to horse riding, and STEM Society to Symphony Orchestra, there’s something for everyone at Woldingham.
Boarders thrive in Woldingham’s supportive community and beautiful surroundings. They are looked after by our experienced boarding staff and Woldingham feels like a big family, where girls flourish and form lasting friendships. With full, weekly and flexi-boarding options, Woldingham offers flexibility to suit all families.
Woldingham’s staff are experts in teaching in an all-girls educational setting. In our supportive, stimulating school community, students are known, challenged and empowered.
A pioneer of girls’ education since 1842, Woldingham continues to look to the future with new facilities including our wellbeing hub and Sixth Form Centre, our use of innovative technology, and world-class teaching and learning.
A Sacred Heart Catholic school, Woldingham warmly welcomes students of all faiths and none to a thriving school community founded on values derived from the Sacred Heart goals of faith, intellect, social awareness, community and personal growth.
Admissions. Main entry is via the Woldingham School Assessment in the autumn prior to entry for 11+, 13+ (standard and deferred entry) and 16+ candidates.
Scholarships. Woldingham offers the following academic and co-curricular scholarships, designed to recognise exceptional achievement, intellectual curiosity and persistence:
Academic, Art, Music, Drama, Performing Arts and Sport Scholarships are offered at 11+, 13+ and 16+. In addition, Science Scholarships are offered at 16+.
Bursaries. Woldingham is committed to providing bursaries, depending upon the financial and other pertinent circumstances of applicants. They are intended for girls who demonstrate strong academic potential and where the financial circumstances of the family will make attending Woldingham impossible.
Fees per term (2026–2027). Full boarding: £18,252–£21,252; Weekly boarding: £16,032–£18,792; Day (tuition): £10,320–£12,816; Flexi-boarding: from £99.60 per night. Fees include VAT.
Charitable status. Woldingham School is a Registered Charity, number 1125376.
Governors & Staff:
Chair of Governors: Ms C Berwick, BSc SocSci Southampton
Head: Mrs S Baillie, BA Leicester, PGCE Cantab, FRSA
Director of Finance and Operations: Ms E Roche, BSc Leeds, ACA
Senior Deputy Head: Mr C Stringer, BA Leeds, MA London
Deputy Head Pastoral: Miss J Ugono, BSc Brunel, MBA Coventry
Director of External Relations: Mrs C Mair, BA London
Heads of Department:
Art: Miss S Campbell, BA London Metropolitan
Biology & Science: Mrs E Petty, BSc Birmingham
Business: Mrs C Abbott, BA Westminster
Chemistry: Mr P Currie, Graduate RSC Kingston
Classics: Mr C Hailes, BA Oxon
Computer Science: Mr D Peacefield, BA UCNW
Design & Technology: Mr D Wahab, BA Brighton
Drama: Miss S Williams, BA Italia Conti Academy
EAL: Mrs T Carrilero, BA Spain
Economics: Mr P Abbott, BSc Cardiff
English: Mr R Stott, MA Edinburgh
French: Mrs C Maillot, BA equiv. France
Geography: Mrs R Bush, BSc Bristol
German: Mr G Harris, BA Open University
Higher Education & Careers: Mrs J Travis
History: Mrs A Housden, BA Kent
Learning Enhancement: Ms R Moorvan, BA South Africa, MEd Open University
Mathematics: Miss V Anderson, BA Winchester, MA St Mary's
Media Studies: Mr S Maunder, BA Sheffield
Music: Ms K Potts, BMus, MMus Royal College of Music
Physical Education: Miss J Leach, BSc Loughborough
Physics: Mrs N Aubeeluck, MEng Oxon
Politics: Mrs K Payne, BA Durham
Psychology: Mrs R Deaney, BSc Open, BMus, PG Dip RCM
Sociology: Ms M Batka, BSc Leicester
Spanish: Mr A Lopez, BA Oviedo
Theology: Mr A Ross, BA Lancaster, MA St Mary’s, AIDTA [B]